The Corcoran Gallery of Art stands as a major center of American art, both historic and contemporary. Founded “for the purpose of encouraging American Genius,” the Corcoran’s extensive collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th century American art represents most significant American artists. The Corcoran possesses a fine collection of European art as well. While continuing its efforts to represent historic American works, the gallery also encourages modern European and American artists by showing and purchasing their work, paying particular attention to artists in the Washington area.

Directions

Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Main Information Number (202) 639-1700

Driving Directions

From North
Follow Connecticut Avenue South. Connecticut turns into 17th Street. The Corcoran will be on the Right at the cross streets of 17th Street and New York Avenues.

From West (via I-66)
Take Route 66 East crossing the Roosevelt Bridge. Take the E Street exit (on the left after the bridge). Follow E Street to 17th Street. The Corcoran will be on your left at the intersection of 17th and E Street.

From East (via I-95)
Take Route 95 South to Route 50 West. Follow Route 50 West which will turn into New York Avenue (West). Follow New York Avenue to 9th Street. Make a Left onto 9th Street, follow 9th Street to Constitution Avenue. Make a right on to Constitution Avenue. From Constitution Avenue, turn right on 17th Street. The Corcoran will be on the left at the intersection of 17th and E Street.

From South (via 1-395)
Take Route 395 North to the 14th Street Bridge. Follow 14th Street North. Turn Left from 14th Street North onto Madison Drive. Turn Right on 15th Street. Turn Left onto Constitution Avenue. Turn Right onto 17th Street. The Corcoran will be on the left at the intersection of 17th and E Street.